Plumbing Licences

Overview

Eligibility

To qualify for a Plumber's Licence, applicants must hold a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification in the plumbing trade.

To qualify for a plumbing contractor licence, appplicants must hold a New Brunswick Plumber's License, must have two (2) years of experience as a journeyman plumber, must have successfully completed a contractor's exam or must be an employee person with qualifications and must pass the contractor's exam.

To qualify for a Backflow Prevention Tester Licence, applicants must hold a Certificate from an accredited organization as a certified backflow prevention device tester and a Certificate of Qualification in one of the following trades: plumber, steamfitter-pipefitter, or sprinkler system installer. Applicants must hold a current certificate of calibration for testing equipment.

All plumbing system construction work must be done by a provincially licenced plumber who is employed by a licenced plumbing contractor. Homeowners may perform plumbing work on their principal residence, provided that they meet the terms and conditions set out by the Chief Plumbing Inspector.

Description

A Plumber Licence authorizes the holder to install, alter, extend, renew or repair plumbing systems, or make a building sewer connection or disconnection while being employed by a New Brunswick licenced plumbing contractor.

A Plumbing Contractor Licence authorizes the holder to contract to install, alter, extend, renew or repair plumbing systems, or make a building sewer connection or disconnection.